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Why can`t you answer the question? I asked you how you got out of the city.

We came out..... throught the sewer ducks at the east gate.

The swere ducks at the east gate?

You are lying.

That swere duck is covered shut with iron bars.

If you came throught the east gate, you must`ve use the dog hole above the swere duct.

The duck was blocked, so we came through the dog hole.

It`s the truth.

We`re not lying.

Yes, you are! There is no dog hole. And the swere is not covered with iron bars!

You are spies sent by Tang Chinese!

-No we are not spies! -You must believe us, general.

We`re not spies!

-What are you waiting for? Seize these men! -Yes, general!

Bastard!

-Locked them up! -Yes, sir!

What are you waiting for take them away!

General!!!

~Ansi Fort~

Those Goguryeoans wouldn`t betray us, would they?

We`re holding their families hostage.

They were told we would kill them if they made any mistakes, so they will think twice before betraying us.

If all goes well, ~Zhang Xuanyu~

Dae Joyoung will attack the south gate on the 15th.

I just hope he believes the Goguryeoans.

Dae Joyoung is so scared of hurting the Goguryeoans that he won`t even use the ballistas. ~Lord of Ansi Fort~

He won`t question what they say.

You are Goguryeians.

Why are you working for the Tang Chinese?

Are they holding your families hostage?

You must be right.

Kill us.....

General, kill us and hang our bodies were the Tang Chinese can see them.

They might spare our families then.

I beg you.

Please grant us our last wish, general.

What were you instructed to do?

We will tell you everything. Please give us our last wish.

I asked you what they are up to!

We were supposed to lure you to the south gate by telling you that we would leave the gate open.

They want to capture you alive.

You mean they are after General Dae Joyoung?

Yes.

They said this battle would be over once they had you.

When is this supposed to take place?

On the 15th of the month.

What? 15th of this month?

Release these men.

Go back and tell Zhang Xuanyu that your mission was a success.

General!

I will take my troops to the south gate on the 15th.

Joyoung, are you insane?

Why would you walk right into their trap?

I`ve got to,

-or these men will lose their families. -So you would walk into your own death?

No, we can`t let you do that, general!

We are soldiers and this is an army. What is our sworn duty?

It is to protect our people.

Winning is important, but saving lives is even more important.

I`m letting you go. Go.

Tell them you did your job and save your families!

-Do you understand? -General...!

-Release them. -Yes, sir.

Wait.

We are reprehensible men that betrayed Goguryeo.

Why would the general give us mercy?

That`s the kind of man he is. ~Mimosa~

He will not blame you for this, so go back safely.

Wait a minute!

General, how did you know they were lying?

If we had been deceived, this conquest would`ve surely failed.

Lying eyes will shake.

You were watching their eyes?

No, they were watching mine first.

I am awed again,

Not only did you release enemy spies but you`re walking into danger for them.

I would not have been so campassionate had the country been alive and strong.

Then...

They are rootless people struggling to survive.

Who will they turn to for protection if we ignore them?

Geom, you are the future ruler of Khitan.

Remember that failure to protect the state is the greates crime against your people.

I won`t forget that, sir.

General.

Why are you still here?

They have something to tell you.

Seize the opportunity on the 15th when they concentrate theur armed forces at the north gate for your capture.

What do you mean?

They are telling us to attack the north gate.

They will evacuate the village at the gate, so we can use ballistas and cataputs as well

Let`s use all of the fire power that we`ve been holding back!

Your families may be killed for this.

Don`t worry about us.

-Let`s go, men. -Yes, sir.

How did it go? Did you meat with Dae Joyoung?

Yes, sir.

-Everything went well according to plan. -You`re not lying to us, are you?

We won`t risk our families being killed.

Good work.

Your families will be released once Dae Joyoung is captured.

Welcome, master Jang.

-You must be exhausted. -What brings you all this way?

We`ve been getting your reports and everyone is very concerned.

Sorry to cause you so much concern.

There are so many injured soldiers. Situation looks even worse than I had thought.

How many soldiers do you have left?

That`s our biggest problem right now.

We`ve figured as much and that`s why I`m here.

Is there a way to get reinforcements?

-Let us talk inside. -Yes, come this way.

A Khitan reinforcement army?

I think we can get anywhere from twenty to forty thousand troops.

That`s a huge relief to hear.

Did the Khitan government agree to dispatch this army?

They declined due to internal reason, but there is a way.

The King`s grandson General Geom is here at the front. A letter from Geom to the king requesting aid is all we need. ~Jang Sanhae~

I will write the letter right away if you wish, general. ~Li Geom~

Why are you hesitant? You need soldiers to win this battle.

I appreciate the idea, Master Jang. But this is not to be decided hastily.

I will consider this carefully and make my decision.

I don`t get it. what`s there to consider?

Ansi Fort looks very peaceful from here.

Why are you hesitant?

Is it because the reinforcement troops are Khitans?

That`s exactly right.

Ansi Fort is a sacred place that holds the rise and fall of Lioadong for Gopguryeo.

It must be blood and tears of Goguryeoans that recaptures the city.

I don`t want foreing help in getting it back.

All I want is to help you, general.

I know.

But you are a Khitan and I am a Goguryeoan.

If it becomes known in the future that Khitan army recaptured Ansi Fort for us,

I cannot hold my head up to the countless warriors that died protecting the fort.

This may disappoint you, Geom but sometimes the cause is more important than the result.

And that`s because Ansi Fort is the symbol of Lioadong.

If that is your wish, I will hold nothing against you, sir.

Thank you.

~Yingzhou, Khitan~

-Li Kaigu is coming back from the conquest? -Yes, father.

-I`m told messengers have arrived baring the news. -What is happening whit General Dae Joyoung?

Things must not be going well. We haven`t heard back from master Jang. ~Sukyoung:Dae Joyoung`s Wife~

If this conquest fails, that will put a huge dent in our plans.

-The fight isn`t over yet. -That`s right.

Our warriors will not give up easily with only Ansi Fort left to conquest.

In any case,

now that the Khitans have conquered the southwest, not even Emperor Wu will be able to ignor Khitan risin power. ~Dae Jungsang~

But there is something odd.

The palace should be celebrating the news, but instead it`s quiet as a funeral parior.

How could that be?

The Khitans have long yearned for this to be achieved.

That`s why it is odd.

The mod is somber as if the country is troubles.

-Leave us. -Yes, Your Highness.

I never dreamed I would face my uncle like this.

Only you are to blame for this.

Don`t use Geom as an excuse. You just wanted the throne. ~Chulin:Khitan King`s Daughter~

Don`t insult me. I did what had to do for the future of this Kingdom! ~Sun Wanrong:Khitan King`s Brother in Law~

I just want to know one thing.

Who help you from behind the scenes?

Someone else plotted the overthrow and put you up to it.

Tell me who it is.

There is no such a man.

It`s Shin Hong, isn`t it?

I know everything so don`t lie to me.

-It`s military tactician Shin Hong. -I am accountable alone.

Don`t make this out to be more than it is. It won`t help the country.

Everyonw who knows Geom`s secret must die.

General Li Kaigu is on his way back.

Geom and General Dae Joyoung will return as well when Liaodong is conquered.

I will clean up this mess before they arrive.

If you truly care about this country, Geom must be killed first.

This hurts me as well.

But Geom is undeniably a Goguryeoan.

Chulin, you must come to your sences, or this country will fall into the hands of Goguryeoans!

Stop!

Mention Geom again, and I cannot be merciful any longer.

Your Majesty, Tactician Shin Hong to see you.

-Your Majesty? -Send him in.

-Your Majesty, I bid you greetings. -sit down.

I`ve been wondering how you were.

What were you writing?

Surely you`re not writing letters yourself....

I thought I should prepare my last will and testament.

Last will and testament? ~Shin Hong~

My aliment has come to a point where merely rising out of bed has become a challenge. ~Li Jinzhong:Khitan King~

I have to leave a will before I die.

-Please allow me to help you in the preparation. -That won`t be necessary.

This will must be revealed until after my death.

That`s the only way to pass the sovereign right without conflict.

If I may ask whom you have in mind...

Whose name will be writen in this will?

You will find out once I am dead.

What bring you here anyway?

I wonder what you intentions are with General Sun Wanrong and the insurrectionists.

I`m struggling to make that decision.

If I call a public inquiry, they will have to be executed, but they are important ministers of this country.

Public sentiment is wavering because of them. You must quickly decide and act.

What do you think I should do?

Holding a public inquiry would not be wise.

Then...forgive them?

Forgo the public inquiry and execute them.

General Li Kaigu will soon be arriving once the news gets out, there will be public upheaval,

followed by division in the court.

You have a point.

Your Majesty,

Khitan is at the threshold of becoming a greatpower.

You must rule wisely and strengthen the royal house.

Eliminate the insurrectionists to strengthen the royal house?

That`s right, Your Majesty.

I will consider. You may go.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Princess Chulin called General Sun Wanrong.

-She inquired about the man behind the attempted overthrow. -There is no doubt she has me as her prime suspect.

What do we do?

This might develope into a fight between you and the princess.

If I must fight, I will fight. I assure you I will not lose.

More importantly, I want you to keep a close eye on the king.

What`s going on?

He will soon prepare his will in secrecy.

We must get our hands on that will. Do you understand?

We must have that will before it is publicly revealed.

Yes, I understand.

The man who will succeed me as ruler of Khitan nust serve his people like god,

love his retainers like children, and know how to be humble.

What`s more, he must give fear to his enemy, and hope to his people.

Be tireless in his pursuits and penitent upon his errores.

Thus here I name my successor after long contemplation...

General.

Are they coming?

There`s no sign of them here at the south gate.

How could that be?

It`s the night of the full moon the fifteen of the month. Where is Dae Joyoung?

General!!

-The enemy has attacked! -At last!

Hury, hide!

-We must lure them! -They`re not here, sir.

-It`s the north gate! -What? The north gate?

But they`re supposed to be here!

This must be a mistake.

-Go to the north gate at once and get to the bottom of this! -Yes, General!

~Norht Gate, Ansi Fort~

-What happened? -Over there, sir!

Dae Joyoung shattered our expectations and showed up here instead!

Don`t panic!

They`re not strong enough to break through the gate.

Alert the situation to General Zhang Xuanyu and prepare for battle!

Yes, general!

They will employ their usual strategy.

Command us to attack.

ATTACK!

Hold nothing back!

-Full force attack! -Attack!

-Let`s get them! -Let`s go!

Wait for them to approach the wall and burn them alive!

Hold your fire until my order!

Now! Ballistas and catapults!

What is happening?

They`re using ballistas and catapults!

The villagers are getting hit,general!

Do not panic! Maintain your positions!

Go! Climb the wall! Don`t fall back!

Clim up! Don`t fear!! Get up over the wall!

General!!

-Where in god`s name are the civilians? -The village is is empty, sir!

This isn`t right!

Dae Joyoung is using projectiles and the people have evacuated!

General!!

-It`s the people! -Yes, where did they escape to?

They didn`t escape! They are at the north gate!

-The north gate!? -It`s a civil uprising!

What? A civil uprising?

Goguryeoan soldiers are dying out there to recapture the city!

Let us usher them in ourselves!

We can`t let anymore soldiiers die!

Yes, let`s go! Let`s go and welcome our soldiers!

-Let`s go. -Let`s go.

Maintain your positions!

Heuk Sudol will lead you! Follow me!

We`re getting crushed!

What are you waiting for? Send the backup force!

Observe!

Ansi Fort is inpregnable no matter what they try! Douse them oil and burn them! Kill everyone that clims up the wall!

General!

-General, it`s trouble! -Trouble? What is it?

It`s the people. The people have risen!

What do you mean the people have risen?

Kill them all! Kill every last one of them!

Let`s go!

Do not fear! Follow me.

Blasted bastards! I`m going to kill all of you!

Goguryeo is alive!

Gogu...Goguryeo....!

General!

The civilians are fighting the Tang soldiers with their bare hands!

What? The civilians? Unbelievable!

Our people are dying!

Round up the remaining soldiers and follow me! We will break through the gate!

We cannot let any more civilians be lost. Follow me!

-Sudol, Gaepil, open the gate now! -Aye, brother! Gaepil, let`s go!

Get the gate,Gaepil, the gate!

The gate! Let`s open the gate!

The civilians! Save the civilians first!

~Chang`an, Tang~

-What brings you here to the Imperial chanbers? -It`s an urgen matter.

-I must see the Emperor at once. -Have you forgotten?

All state matters are to be discussed with me. ~Yang Xiaowei~

We don`t have time for this. Step aside! ~Li Wen~

No one can see the Emperor without my permision. I must ask you to leave.

Be quiet!

-I have no time for games with you, fool! -Fool?

-Watch your tongue, general! -What?

You cocky little bastard!

Stay down!

Announce us at once!

Your Majesty, General Xue Rengui to see you.

-What is it? -Your Majesty...

-It is unpleasent news. -Unpleasant news?

I barely got over our defeat against Li Kaigu. ~Emperor Wu Zetian:Emperor Shengshen~

Yet you bring more unpleasant news?

Your Majesty, you must brace yourself for this. ~Xue Rengui~

It`s Dae Joyoung.

Dae Joyoung?

-Did he conquer Ansi Fort? Yes,

the entire Lioaodong has fallen into Dae Joyoung`s hands!

Your ministers and warriors are gathering at the Imperial Hall. You must lead them and prepare retaliatory action.

First Li Kaigu and now Dae Joyoung...

Khitan are coming closer and closer and now Dae Joyoung has acquired a corner of this domain.

Your Majesty....

No. Never!

How dare those lowly barbarians challenge this country`s honor and my authority!

-Never. I will never tolerate...! -Your Majesty...

What are you waiting for? Call the physician at once!

Your Majesty, open your eyes!

-Lock them up! -Yes, general!

Let`s go!

General, it`s the tactician.

-General! You`ve done magnificent work. -Please sit down.

-What brings you all the way here? -I came to greet you

-when I heard you were coming back. -I can`t believe you are here.

-Is everything all right in Yingzhou? -There`s so much I need to tell you.

General, don`t let this shock you. Dae Joyoung has captured Ansi Fort.

Is this true? Did Dae Joyoung capture Ansi Fort?

Yes.

I had secretly hoped that be would fail, but he succeeded.

He captured Liaodong with such a small army...!

The pronlem is Dae Joyoung is trying to use Liaodong as his own territory.

What are you talking about?

He conquered Liaodong by the command of the Khitan King. Lioadong is Khitan territory now.

Even in the moment of desperation, he turned down the idea of help from the Khitan army.

What could that mean?

His intent was to take Liaodong for himself from the very beginning.

You are indeed ahead of him so far, but he could quickly surpass you at the rate he is going.

I won`t let that happen.

General, what do you intend to do with the captured Tang warriors?

-They will be executed upon our return to Yingzhou. -they`re top military generals of Tang.

Keep them under you.

-Take them under my wings? -yes.

Dae Joyoung has many excellent warriors under him.

In order to compete with him, you must acquire talented men.

General, over here.

Elder! Elder!

He`s dead.

He was the lord of the fort.

Where is Zhang Xuanyu?

I don`t know!

We searched the entire city but he`s no where to be found.

He must`ve run off.

Where are the families of these men you were holding hostage?

Where are they? They betrayed us, so we had to kill them.

You killed innocent civilians?

That`s right.

I had them killed the moment you attacked!

With your blood I will comfort the souls of my soldiers and my people that bravely died on this battle.

Don`t be saddened by your loss.

I, too, will show no tears for the loss of my soldiers.

Overcome your pain and celebrate your victory!

Behold!

Ansi fort belongs to Goguryeo once agaun!

Liaodong has been recaptured!

You are victorious! We, the Goguryeoans,

have become owners of Liaodong once again!

Hail to General Dae Joyoung! Long live Goguryeo!

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